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Reminder: Vaccinate your Dog for Leptospirosis

     Late last summer, the Cheyenne region had an outbreak of leptospirosis in dogs and a human was also infected. Affected dogs had either never been vaccinated for leptospirosis or were not up to date on vaccination. Vaccination can prevent this disease in your dog and limit spread of the disease to humans. 

Facts about Leptospirosis (Lepto):  

• What is Lepto? 
  • A bacterial disease of domestic animals, wildlife, and humans.
  • Dogs and humans can become severely ill from this disease.
• How is it spread?
  • Urine of infected animals
    • Water, soil, or objects (bowls, play pools, etc.) become contaminated with urine from infected animals and can spread the bacteria. 
• What dogs are at risk for Lepto?
  • ALL dogs
  • Dogs at increased risk:
    • Dogs that interact with livestock, rodents, or wildlife such as hunting dogs.
    • Dogs that visit boarding facilities or dog parks.
• What are clinical signs for Lepto?
  • Not wanting to eat, lethargy, back pain, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • Urinary tract infection (frequent urinantion or bloody urine)
  • Severe cases can lead to kidney or liver failure.
• Can humans get Lepto?
  • Yes. Humans can become infected with the bacteria in the same way as dogs. 
• How can your dog be protected against Lepto?
  • VACCINATION!
    • Contact your veterinarian about vaccine recommendations.
  • Rodent control
  • Limit access to standing water

For more information on Leptospirosis, please visit the links below. 

Please contact the Wyoming Livestock Board at lsbforms-applications@wyo.gov or       (307) 777-7515 with any questions or concerns.